Carter Wins Dem Nomination After Long Black-White Campaign
Jimmy Carter, a smiling Southerner and former Georgia governor, clinched the Democratic presidential nomination after a grueling 17 month campaign. The 51 year old veteran described as principled and persistent built a team from his gubernatorial days and won crucial black and northern primary votes, while vowing reform of government and civil rights progress. Carter's background includes naval service, a Georgia peanut farm, and a belief in racial equality, with strong support from advisers like Andrew Young and a steady campaign style that matched his low key persona.
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Carter Family Brings Breezy Informality To White House
ATLANTA AP The Carter family, tight knit and informal, would bring a breezy style to the White House if Jimmy Carter wins. Rosalynn Carter, younger than 49, favors square dancing and a homey approach to entertaining. Amy Carter, 8, joked about snakes on the lawn, recounting her adventures near Plains, Georgia.
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Jury convicts Joplin man of first degree murder
NEOSHO Mo AP Steven G Haslip 28 of Joplin convicted Wednesday in Newton County Circuit Court on a first degree murder charge for the May 1974 shotgun death of Lee Coquillette 49 Also recommended for life in prison Haslip already serves a two year federal term for drug and firearms trafficking The judge gave 30 days to file a motion for new trial before sentencing
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Judy Rogers Guilty in Torture Death Case in Missouri
A year after joining Job Corps Judy Rogers cried as a Buchanan County jury found her guilty of second degree murder in the torture death of Sandra Beam 21 of Ute Neb. Beams body was found in a St Joseph apartment rented by another defendant. Rogers faces life imprisonment with sentencing set for August 3.
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Health Panel Would Halt Mammography Program
A panel of experts for the National Cancer Institute recommends ending routine mammography for healthy women under 50 due to radiation risk concerns. The debate over benefits versus risks continues as officials weigh potential early detection gains against possible harms. The program, run with the American Cancer Society, has screened about 250,000 women since 1972.
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United States
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University of California At Los Angeles
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Dolphins Die On Gulf Beach Amid Rescue Attempts
CASEY KEY Florida AP dozens of spinner dolphins beaching themselves along the Gulf Coast near Sarasota since Tuesday. By late Wednesday at least 22 had died. A resident said rescuers couldn’t reach all, despite efforts to save many. Dolphins repeatedly returned to shore after being released.
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Stolen Car Case Ties Murder to Fulton County Event
The Kingdom Daily News reports Billy Petty of Columbia was murdered after discovering a purchased car in Callaway County was stolen. He allegedly threatened to report the theft to authorities, and his body was said to be dumped in the Lake of the Ozarks, with searches continuing five miles north of Bagnell Dam.
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